In 2008, Laos has become one of the 53 most attractive tourist destinations in the world. This prediction by the New York Times made ​​after consultation with representative offices of tourism companies in the world. Laos Travel more foreign tourists known for the beauty of Laos peaceful, more natural landscapes, where the tourists are safe, the people of Laos tribe honest hospitality, tourism infrastructure, convenient and comfortable. As vice president of The Lao National Tourism Soukaseum Bodhisane, the past few years, tourism to Laos increases every year. Currently, tourism is one of the key economic sectors, bringing revenue to the state budget of Laos. In 2006, Laos welcomed 1.2 million visitors, collecting 173 million and welcomed 1.4 million in 2007, collecting more than $ 200 million. Soukaseum He said in 2008, the Lao government has prioritized the development of this industry does not smoke. In addition to upgrading the quality of infrastructure, tourism Lao quality focused staff travel, propaganda people in tourism in particular and people in the country involved in tourism, promote tourism in the specific job.